The typical signs and symptoms of flu are largely a result of
A) cytokines released as part of the immune response.
B) syncytium formation.
C) the release of viral toxins.
D) the death of cells outside the lungs.
E) secondary bacterial infections.

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The typical signs and symptoms of flu, such as fever, aches, and fatigue, are largely due to cytokines released by the immune system in response to the viral infection.

The Typical Signs and Symptoms of Flu Are Largely a Result